Patient Frequently Asked Questions
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ActivArmor costs the same amount as traditional thermoplastic custom splints and is covered by most insurance, depending on your plan. Discuss options with your physician, including direct-pay options.
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ActivArmor is used for most injuries that involve immobilizing the wrist, elbow, hand, fingers, or ankle. View an inclusive list of ActivArmor immobilization device use cases →
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Fitting is required and adjustments are expected with any injury! Adjustments for fit and comfort are easy to make with our cast fitting guide or you can contact us for live remote video support!
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Yes, you can! In the latest research studies, ActivArmor’s new AFO walking boot has better off-loading test results compared to that of the total contact cast for patients with Charcot Foot. This gives those patients with diabetes or wound issues a hygienic option for redistributing weight and reducing the pressure away from wounds.
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Athletes, from kids to pros, love the freedom and comfort of healing in an ActivArmor device. Its breathable, waterproof, hygienic design, allows for training and staying active, while they heal. Learn how athletes use ActivArmor →
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ActivArmor is made from 100% ABS (Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene) – a stable, hard, and durable plastic used in toys, food packaging, and surgical tools, to name a few. It is biocompatible, washable, cold sterilizable, reusable, as well as recyclable. It is temperature resistant and will not deform in heat, so patients can ice-bath or hot tub in ActivArmor without worry. Learn more about ActivArmor materials →
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With the non-removable option, strong, locking nylon zip ties are embedded into the seams of the device and must be cut off to remove it. This ensures pediatric compliance and keeps the devices stabilized and protective for the patient, unlike the flexible closures on removable splints. Kids can’t get them soggy and pick them apart or chew them off. And the custom fit means that little wigglers and escape artists are more secure in ActivArmor – and better immobilization results in better healing! Learn about ActivArmor’s lock feature →
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Yes, it does. ActivArmor devices are custom designed, and therefore adaptable for use with the latest in high-tech healing options like bone and muscle stimulators, ultrasound, NMES, and TENS units, and biomonitors. Learn about ActivArmor technology →
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Yes, it is! ActivArmor devices are custom-fit, but also adjustable, and can accommodate swelling. ActivArmor can reduce the risk of compartment syndrome, because (unlike traditional casts), swelling is instantly visible and easily accommodated! Learn about the adjustable 3D casts →
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Yes, we do! Read our ActivArmor testimonials →
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You will receive your custom ActivArmor cast within 4 business days after we receive your order and your scan. Learn about ActivArmor turnaround time →
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How does ActivArmor compare to other casting options? Learn how ActivArmor is the best cast and splint option →
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Up to 15% of the population has claustrophobia, and CAST claustrophobia is a serious problem for many patients, resulting in panic attacks and non-compliance with traditional treatment options. ActivArmor has successfully treated claustrophobic patients since our removable cast allows them to see and touch their limb, feel airflow, and reduce the trapped feeling, giving them relief and comfort while healing. Learn more about cast claustrophobia →
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ActivArmor provides many benefits to patients requiring long-term immobilization and support for chronic conditions like Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. Learn about ActivArmor for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome →
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When people in careers requiring hygienic or sterile conditions (like healthcare and food handling) get injured or have a chronic condition like Carpal Tunnel Syndrome that requires immobilization, they are often required to take time off from their jobs, short-term, or long-term disability. ActivArmor devices are the only fully washable and hygienic casts/splints in the marketplace. ActivArmor is fully covered by Worker’s Comp at most of our providing clinics (call the specific clinic for details). Learn about worker’s comp with ActivArmor →
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Yes, it does. ActivArmor’s custom design gives physicians the ability to expose and/or protect skin lacerations/ulcers, incisions and post-surgical hardware. Specified areas, custom to each patient, can be identified for exposure or offset protection, for truly personalized medicine. For example, patients wearing an ActivArmor waterproof arm cast can customize it to fit a tens machine. Learn more about post-surgery and wound care with ActiArmor →